We have a growing generation of sociopaths who think living in a “camp” and a criminal life is cool. The homeless faction of that large group is minimal.
Why work when you can “camp” and have all your expenses paid for by some worker bees? I see it all the time. Medical care busses visit the camps and give them all free medical care. Same with a dental care bus. Churches bring clothes, food, propane, heaters, stoves, tents, sleeping bags. NGOs and the state give them EBT cards. The county gives them portapotties, water tanks, and trash dumpsters. Charities and NGO have entire systems set up to ensure they continue to get free stuff. Some charity even sends out mechanics and “handymen” to fix their cars and RVs. All while living tax free on public lands.